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Science SAT analysis spredsheet for 2007
Spreadsheet for use with 2007 Science SAT to analyse for areas of weakness
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Science SAT warm Up Powerpoint
Poswerpoint that could be used as a warm up to the SAT Science exam.
Covers basic points, but not everything!!
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Guidance for Pivot Tables
A set of guidance on producing pivot tables, useful to analyse pupil data
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Supporting Level 6+ in Science
Set of resources to support specific areas of weakness in pupils aiming to achieve a Level 6+
These were developed at the Spring Subject Leader Meeting
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Easter Revision Activities for Key Stage 3
A selection of resources to support pupils achieve level 5 and above in science
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STEM Support Resources
Set of Three (Draft) resources to enable Teachers and Students to access STEM activities, volunteers, careers and courses.
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A/S Applied Science Cluster Meeting
An A/S Level Applied Science cluster meeting will be held on Thursday 29th March at New College, Durham 4.00 -5.00. All teachers currently teaching, or interested in teaching Applied Science at A/S and A2 are welcome to attend. The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss how the course is progressing and to share good practice. Contributions most welcome. Further details contact Claire Graveson at claire.graveson@teesdaleschool.co.uk or Roger Hall at roger.hall@newdur.ac.uk
New Applied Science Resources
Resources for the new AQA Applied Science GCSE contributed by Wellfield school
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How Science Works Lesson Plans
Here are some lesson plans developed by Science Subject Leaders at the Summer Science network Meeting. The lesson plans are devoted to developing the How Science Works aspect of the new Key Stage 4 program of Study
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Science SATs analysis spreadsheets 2006
These spreadsheets allow analysis of the 2006 SATs for science at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
Entering the pupils scores for each question enables areas of weakness to be identified for a particluar group, class or cohort.
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Science Subject Leader reflection on 2006 Key Stage 3 SAT
Following a recent Science Subject Leader meeting these are the thoughts of the Subject leaders from County Durham on the 2006 Key Stage 3 SAT
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Revision Program Based on the Key Ideas for Key Stage 3
Revision Program developed at Teesdale School for Key Stage 3 science based on the Key Ideas of Cells, Interdependence, Particles, Energy and Forces aswell as Scientitific Enquiry
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Draft of Proposed GCSE Science courses in County Durham Schools
Draft copy of what GCSE Science courses will be offered in County Durham Schools fro September 2006
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Draft Science Progression Routes for FE providers in County Durham
Draft progression routes for FE colleges within County Durham for Science
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Follow Up from Subject Leader Network Meeting
Following the recent Science Subject Leader Network meeting we will post here the outline How Science Works lesson plans developed at the meeting.
Middle Leader Self Evaluation Guide
This is a DfES produced document to support middle leaders in evaluation of their department. This document will be explored at the May Subject Leader development network meeting for County Durham.
You can also get this document from the standards website (www.standards.dfes.gov.uk)
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Applied Science Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet developed by Karen Barnett and Jane Martin to aid recording of assessments
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Summary of new GCSE spec for 2006
Summary of the 2006 GCSE specifications produced by the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Vocational Science Passport for Key Stage 3
First draft of a vocational passport developed at Wolsingham to prepare pupils for the 21st Century Science Course by giving them opportunities to case studies, work related reports and standard procedures.
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21st Century Science Student Module Checklists General 7-9
Student module checklists for General modules 7-9 supplied by Woodham CTC
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21st Century Science Student Module Checklists General 4-6
Student module checklists for General modules 4-6 supplied by Woodham CTC
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21st Century Science Student Module Checklists General 1-3
Student module checklists for General modules 1-3 supplied by Woodham CTC
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21st Century Science Student Module Checklists Core 7-9
Student module checklists for Core 7-9 supplied by Woodham CTC
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21st Century Science student module checklists Core 4-6
Student module checklists fore Core 4-6 supplied by Woodham CTC
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21st Century Science module checklists Core 1-3
Module checklists for students supplied by Woodham CTC
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21st Century Science Applied Work related Report Helpsheets
Work related report helpsheets for Products from Organisms, Life Care and Scientific Detection supplied by Woodham CTC
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21st Century Science Coursework helpsheets
Coursework helpsheets supplied by Woodham CTC
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Seismic waves and epicentres
Interactive website which leads students and staff through locating epicentres of earthquakes using 'S' and 'P' wave.
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QCA Website for 2006 changes
QCA website which is regularly updated to support the changes to the KS4 curriculum from Sept 2006
QCA website
Applied Science: Unit Three resources
Set of resources to help deliver Unit Three in Applied Science.
Contributed by Wellfield School
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Applied Science: Unit One resources
Set of resources to help deliver the Unit One in Applied Science.
Contributed by Wellfield School
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Rotters Applied Science Resource
Useful resource based in context of Rotters for delivery of Applied Science Unit One.
Submitted by Claire Graveson
Rotters based Unit 1 resource
Applied Science Unit One write up guide
Useful write up guide for students doing Applied science Unit One assignment
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ASE UPD8 web page
Useful site by ASE full of resources
UPD8 webpage
Key words for Key Stage 3 Science
Set of resources to highlight key words in Key Stage 3 Science
Menu for Key words in science
Leading Teachers
The leading Science Teachers for the academic year 2006/2007 are:
Peter Dodds - 21st Century Science
Neil Williams - Progression
Gwyndaf Roberts - Transition
Peter Bardon - Applied Science
Beth Tait - 21st Century Science

21st Century Science revision resources
A set of revision resources for units C1 - C3 from Trish Renner, Hermitage school
Revion resources for C1 - C3.
21st Century Science coursework resources
A range of resources submitted by Peter Dodds, Deerness Valley Comprehensive school.
Link to coursework resources
Applied Science Coursework Resources
Submitted by Paul Marwood from Staindrop Comprehensive School.
Link to resources
Tudhoe Grange 21st Century Science
Within the following site you can find alternative resources for the 21st Century Science scheme.This has been produced by Christos Hadjichristidis in conjunction with the science department at Tudhoe Grange School, County Durham.
Tudhoe Grange School 21st C. Science
ScienceBlog Web page
A web page for twenty first century science from North Chadderton School.
Scienceblog - North Chadderton School
DfES resource for Applied Science
The resource deals with topics across the course specifications and will include guidance for the teacher, learner activities, notes on other resources and vocational examples.
Link to DfES vocational learning site
Applied Science Resources
A web page for Applied Science run by Beeby-Education
A link to Beeby-Education
Science at KS4 - New Courses
The following files provide information about the adoption of new science courses at KS4 in Durham and resouces available to support the teaching of them. Please send me any additional resources or ideas that could be useful to colleagues so that they can be added to the CNET.
Discussion document
Kirklees Science Key Stage 3 web site
An excellent collection of useful resources to support the three part lesson within the Key Stage 3 Strategy.
Kirklees Key stage 3 Science web site
Science Technicians Support Group
1) Phone CLEAPSS for your copy of L228 ..see website
2)rates of pay and conditions vary widely for support staff.We would like to emphsise to the DfES the strength of our feeling for an urgent review, the last was in 1940.
Moon Hoax website - Key Satge 4 Science
A useful resource for a role play excercise in C3 module
http://www.redzero.demon.co.uk/moonhoax/
Twenty First Century and Applied Science Resources
The site is now active. Please send in any resources you think may be useful to share.
 
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Science resources
Lumley Junior School
Key Stage 3 Science SAT Analysis Spreadsheet
Investigation and Exploration materials
Supporting Level 6+ in Science
KS3 SAT Warm Up
Instructions for Pivot Tables
Instructions for Pivot Tables
Science Key Stage 3 Revision Activities
KS2 Science Resources 2006
STEM Links for Teachers and Students

Science links
ASE UPD8 Webpage
Microsoft 'Power Toys' for tablet PCs
OASES: Link to One World Network
Young Foresight Competition
Kirklees Key Stage 3 Science web site
BBC KS2 'Revisewise'
Views of the Solar System
Four mile lab
Well Town
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